Jurgen Klopp has been advised NOT to sign Nicolas Pepe this summer because he "doesn't look like a Liverpool player".
That's the opinion of former Reds defender Steve Nicol, who isn't convinced the 24-year-old Frenchman is cut out to play for Liverpool in the top flight.
Pepe has attracted attention from the Premier League's big six, but Liverpool are not currently looking to make a bid for the Lille striker just yet.
And Nicol is hoping this remains the case.
Speaking on ESPN, Nicol said: "I really don't get this one. Yes he's had a good season but he just doesn't look like a Liverpool player to me.
"He's a little unorthodox, he looks gangly. He has got it done, the stats bear that out.
"Unfortunately it is Ligue 1 and I'm not a huge fan of Ligue 1, I don't think the standard is particularly great.
"Before the season kicks off we know PSG have won the league. I'm not sure of this.
"I'm not sure where it's coming from to be honest but I don't think this guy fits in with Liverpool."
Liverpool do not appear to be in the market for any one player this summer with Klopp happy with his Champions League-winning squad.
In fact, the club believe they are only being linked to Pepe to help drive up his transfer fee for the benefit of the player and Lille.
soycekmnoz
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this is the same person who said LFC should sell Origi, is he a French or was he signed from France. Please Mr Nicol stop suggesting who should be at the club and who should not. Let the coach do his job. fabinho was signed from France and he is doing well for the club. others too can. keep your hatred aside.
Mdom
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what's this Liverpool ex player talking about self? Is all like that in France, Italy, Germany not only France. Before the season starts in Italy you know the league is all for Juventus, do likewise in Germany. is all Beryan Munich all the way. so I wonder what's this ex guy is talking about. if you don't like pepe for your own selfish reasons let us know